Front Suspension
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The front suspension consists of the following components:
- Wheel bearings
- Wheel hubs
- Wheel studs
- Lower arms
- Stabilizer bar
- Stabilizer bar bushings
- Stabilizer bar links
- Strut and spring assemblies
- Wheel knuckles
The front suspension utilizes a MacPherson strut system.
This suspension system incorporates a strut assembly that takes the place of the upper arm and ball joint. The strut carries out the function of a shock absorber and is encompassed by a coil spring. The strut and spring assembly supports the weight of the vehicle and is also the pivot point for the steering knuckle. This system uses a lower control arm and ball joint for the lower (unloaded) pivot point of the steering knuckle.